CODES OF PRACTICE – WILL I GET INTO TROUBLE IF I DO NOT FOLLOW THEM?

By Desi Williams , 5th October 2018

CODES OF PRACTICE – WILL I GET INTO TROUBLE IF I DO NOT FOLLOW THEM?
Our legal right to make decisions on behalf of others requires us to follow 'procedures prescribed by law'. But where do we find these? In addition t...

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When religion and madness collide

By Stephen Beard, Solicitor 31st August 2018

How will the Mental Health Tribunal approach my religious beliefs?
Religion understandably plays an important role in many people’s lives. Being able to practice a religious faith and express religious views is an important concern for many hosp...

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Erosion of rights proposed by Tribunal – Peter Edwards Law hits back

By Peter Edwards, Solicitor and Director 14th June 2018

Comments of Peter Edwards Law on the FTT proposals to change PHE’s and reduce hearings for references.

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Conflict in roles LF and IMCA?

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Unsafe advice from the Solicitors Regulation Authority on confidentiality

By Desi Williams , 6th February 2018

The challenge of revealing confidential information about ‘clients’ who lack capacity to third parties. The SRA advice places lawyers at risk.

This article is written by Desi Williams one of ou...

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A simple guide to section 117 aftercare

By Jenny Oxton, Mental Health Executive 29th November 2017

Who qualifies for S117?
The person who has been detained ‘P’ becomes eligible for S117 aftercare if they have been detained under sections 3, 37, 45A, 47 or 48 of the Mental Health Act (MHA) and then they a...

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The myth of stigma?

By Peter Edwards, Solicitor and Director 28th September 2017

I was recently asked to address a conference and was allocated the topic “A lawyer’s perspective on challenging stigma within the system.” This got me thinking.
Stigma is real for most people suffering from mental disorders but what do we me...

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MENTAL HEALTH ACT – WHY DO HUMAN RIGHTS MATTER?

By Jenny Oxton, Mental Health Executive 13th December 2016

One of the most concerning issues our client’s raise with us is respect for their human rights, and are these being violated by their detention and treatment under the Mental Health Act (MHA).
In order to address this we have...

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C of P Pilots. Get them wrong and it could cost!

By Salil Kumar, Mental Health Executive 9th December 2016

Court of Protection Pilots – Salil Kumar

Get them wrong and you could be penalised in costs!

The Transparency Pilot...

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S. 17 leave and the potential for an unlawful deprivation of liberty

By Salil Kumar, Mental Health Executive 4th April 2016

Patients who are detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act 1983 are deprived of their liberty whilst receiving treatment in hospital. Such patients have the right to leave the hospital lawfully only if they are granted leave of absence by thei...

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Conditional Discharge and DoL – RB corrected (almost)

By Salil Kumar, Mental Health Executive 10th December 2015

Conditional Discharge and Deprivation of Liberty – A change for the better

The wrongs of ...

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